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Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.

308-nm excimer light therapy helped over a third of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis patients regrow most of their hair.

Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.

The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.

A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss due to her increased medication, a rare side effect seen in some children.

Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.

Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.

The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.

Dupilumab helped improve skin and prevent new lesions in a child with a rare immune disorder and severe eczema.

Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.

Injectable treatments can effectively and safely improve hair growth in adults with androgenetic alopecia.

Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.

Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.

Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.

Both vertical and transverse sections are useful for diagnosing alopecia, but using both methods together is best.

Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.

Light/laser therapy can effectively increase hair density in some types of alopecia, especially androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.

The conclusion is that closing scalp wounds is possible, but restoring hair without donor material is still a major challenge.

COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss or worsening of hair loss in some people.

The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.

Tofacitinib and adalimumab are promising treatments for cicatricial alopecia with few side effects.

Topical immunotherapy can treat alopecia areata, but its effectiveness varies and the exact mechanism is unclear.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.

Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can improve different types of hair loss.

Current treatments for folliculitis decalvans include antibiotics, isotretinoin, and potential new therapies like botulinum toxin A and PRP.

More research is needed to find the best treatment for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.

Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.

The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.

People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.